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Posted 159 days ago

Lead/Principal Quantum Compiler Engineer - 466

🏢 Quantinuum

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Role Type

🛠️ Engineer / Developer

Role Focus

💻 Code Systems

Seniority

🌳 Senior / Lead

🌸 PhD / Postdoc

Employer Type

🏢 Industry

Visa / Relocation Details

Candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
Must be a U.S. person (defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status).

This Lead/Principal Quantum Compiler Engineer role focuses on connecting quantum applications with quantum computers. The engineer will develop tools and languages to convert quantum algorithms into executable instructions for trapped-ion quantum computers. Key responsibilities include creating advanced optimization algorithms to improve the speed and efficiency of quantum applications. This position is crucial for optimizing code generation and advancing quantum technology.

Key Responsibilities

Drive strategic vision and leadership in the architecture and implementation of compilers for advanced quantum computers.

Work with industry leaders to develop standards that support future machine capabilities and foster partnerships.

Mentor and develop technical leadership within the compiler team to build long-term organizational capability and architectural vision.

Oversee advanced compiler design projects and development, including compiler front-end, back-end, and optimization passes.

Collaborate across disciplines with physicists and other engineers to solve complex problems.

Champion code quality and engineering excellence, contributing high-quality code in an R&D and rapid prototyping environment.

Required Skills

Masters/PhD degree

Minimum 5+ years of industry or post-graduate experience in an engineering, lab, or R&D environment

Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience developing compiler infrastructure and technologies

Minimum 2+ years of experience developing compilers targeting quantum computers

Nice-to-have Skills

Masters/PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant field

10+ years of programming experience with Python, Rust, C++, or similar language

History of working with and developing for the LLVM toolchain

Track-record of algorithm development tackling complex optimization problems

Experience as a technical lead in an academic or industry R&D team focused on development of compiler technologies

Rust development experience including LLVM or optimization algorithm development

Experience with MLIR or other high-level IR

Technology Tags

Quantum compilers

The job title and description explicitly state the role is for a 'Quantum Compiler Engineer'.

Trapped ions

The job directly states the role involves developing compilers for 'state-of-the-art trapped-ion quantum computers'.

Optimisation

The job repeatedly emphasizes 'optimization,' including 'optimizing the routing of ions' and 'quantum circuit optimization'.

Classical programming

The role requires extensive 'programming experience with Python, Rust, C++, or similar language' and involves 'software development'.

Quantum Hardware

The role focuses on developing 'compilers targeting advanced quantum computer capabilities' and generating instructions for 'quantum machines'.

Algorithms

The role explicitly requires 'algorithm development tackling complex optimization problems' and experience with a 'variety of algorithms'.

Pulse-level control

The compiler's backend is responsible for generating 'machine-specific targeting' and optimizing the low-level 'routing of ions' which implies pulse-level operations.

Source Job Description

We are seeking a Lead/Principal Quantum Compiler Engineer for our Broomfield, CO location. Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days per week, with approvals.

Our compiler team is at the forefront of bridging the gap between groundbreaking quantum applications and the unparalleled computing power of quantum machines. As a Quantum Compiler Engineer, you are invited to join an interdisciplinary team of physicists and software developers dedicated to transforming platform agnostic quantum algorithms into concrete, executable instructions tailored for our state-of-the-art trapped-ion quantum computers.

In this role, you will engage in pioneering work, collaborating closely with compiler specialists to forge user-friendly languages and tools designed for crafting quantum programs. Your expertise will be instrumental in advancing the development of sophisticated heuristics and algorithms. These innovations are critical for optimizing the routing of ions across complex topologies, significantly enhancing the speed and efficiency of quantum applications executed on our platforms.

By contributing to our team, you will not only play a key role in optimizing code generation for quantum computing but also in shaping the future of quantum technology. Your work will ensure that our quantum computers can realize their full potential, unlocking new possibilities for solving some of the world's most challenging problems.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive strategic vision and leadership in architecture and implementation of compilers targeting advanced quantum computer capabilities

Work with industry leaders to develop standards that support future-looking machine capabilities and foster partnerships

Mentor and develop technical leadership within the compiler team to build long-term organization capability and architectural vision.

Oversee advanced compiler design projects and development including: Compiler front-end (quantum languages), Back-end (machine-specific targeting) & Optimization passes (quantum circuit optimization and classical optimization) operating on both classical and quantum operations

Cross-disciplinary collaboration and technical leadership while working with a diverse team including physicists and other engineering disciplines to solve complex problems

Champion code quality and engineering excellence, leading by example while contributing high quality code in an R&D and rapid prototyping environment

YOU MUST HAVE:

Masters/PhD degree required

Minimum 5+ years of industry or post-graduate experience in an engineering, lab, or R&D environment

Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience developing compiler infrastructure and technologies

Minimum 2+ years of experience developing compilers targeting quantum computers

Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. person (defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status)

WE VALUE:

Masters/PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant field

10+ years of programming experience with Python, Rust, C++, or similar language preferred

History of working with and developing for the LLVM toolchain

Track-record of algorithm development tackling complex optimization problems with innovative solutions and ability to clearly communicate those solutions

Experience as a technical lead in an academic or industry R&D team focused on development of compiler technologies

Rust development experience especially including any LLVM or optimization algorithm development

Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of algorithms, including tree, graph, SAT, Machine Learning and other algorithms

Experience with MLIR or other high-level IR

Experience with development of application-specific and heuristic algorithms, especially where exact/optimal solutions are computationally intractable

Proficiency with software testing and deployment tools

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